Racrane- I had horrible migraines for the first 18 week and nausea and sickness until about 22. Never had any problems with dehydration though. My doctor has refused to give me anything but tylenol since day one but unless you over do them, early on there isn't the chance of your baby becoming addicted in-utero. If you're worried, take a visit to your own doctor. You and him will know what's best for you.

We moved our middle kiddo (Eli) into his new space tonight (a crib in our sunroom/office) so that new baby will be able to take over the alcove in our room when he gets here. Sheesh, it's hard finding space for 3 small children in a 2 bedroom house!!

I now know that there is one manager who I think is trying to get rid of me because I'm pregnant. I've been told by other workers to bring it up to higher managment (because our store manager will listen to you but won't really do anything, so I've been told) I'm just sick and tired of getting picked on for stupid little things that didn't matter until a few weeks ago. (or the five years I've been there not pregnant)
I have been thinking of changing departments. One because I am in a very heavily shopped area that needs to be finished every night and I am slowing down...but mostly because I just want to get out from under their radar and left the heck alone.
I'm not gonna be pregnant that much longer! Arg!! what's the problem!?!

Racrane- I didn't get headaches until m 4th month, and they only lasted a few weeks. I did here that they are pretty common in the late first trimester and early second. I only took tylenol for them though and it helped some

Sakai- I've found that people don't know how to adapt there ways. Before I quit my job, my manager complained and got me in trouble for taking to many breaks. I was like If I have to pee, i'm gonna go. Hang in there and it'll be over soon enough!

11 Weeks left til my due date. Holy crap! The time has gone by pretty fast. Soo over being pregnant and ready for baby boy to be here.

ALL of our monkey decorations for the nursery came in the mail today. I'm so excited to move and put it all together in a few weeks. I hope the time flies by. We have so much stuff for him, it's a bit ridiculous.

We also got a new couch, entertainment center and big screen tv today that we ordered awhile ago. It was like christmas morning around here =]

Thank you Keller and Sakai. And yeah, people don't understand new changes for sure.

Sounds like everyone is still having quite an adventure around here. I've had a bit of braxton hicks contractions... It startled me at first, but once I stretched out and rested it went away-thankfully. So.. I'm just planning on resting the rest of this holiday weekend and taking it as easy as possible.

Hope you all are enjoying your weekend.

Well.... what started out as a great day didn't end so well.

My car's suspension and two rods went out this evening- and we're looking at more money than I have to put into it. So i'm gonna have to junk it out and find a dealership who will get me a loan or share DF's vehicle with him for a couple months until u can afford to buy a reasonably priced car outright. UGH! I'm so frustrated!

A however has been kicking all day and that alone brings a big smile to my face :)

I hope all you ladies are doing well!

I'm just dead tired today, and I slept better last night than i have in forever. I think this kid is taking it aaaaallll out of me today

Having major braxton hicks today. A whole lot of pressure, with a bit of pain but they are so random and don't get closer together. I see my doctor tomorrow so i'm gonna ask him about it. I thought they shouldn't hurt at all? But A is still kicking all day so i'm not super worried.

Wow - hit the third trimester and it was like a switch flipped. Suddenly I'm tired, forgetful, headachey, and generally uncomfortable again.

First childbirth class was yesterday. Had a little mishap (read: my pregnant brain registered the class as starting 2 hours later than it really did), so we were late and the whole thing was sort of a mess. On the plus side, we did get to see the birth center, and it's as good as I thought it was based on my research.

We also got the nursery painted this weekend, so that made me feel pretty accomplished (although I couldn't help with the actual painting, just walking into the room made me lightheaded, but I did provide snacks and music for the people who were painting...that counts for something, right?)

If I could just get this headache to go away, I'd be much more alert. There's a knot from my shoulder injury shooting up into my head, so normal headache measures won't fix it. I need to spend some quality time trying to work that knot out today.

Oh what a day. What a week. I was sick last week and through the weekend, but it’s mostly gone today. Thank goodness. That’s the only thing that’s good.

Grab some popcorn and a drink. This might be long, but this is the only place I have to vent.

My niece (just turned 17) - She came and stayed the weekend of the 10th with us, without her 4 month old baby, after her BF/baby daddy said he "needed space." She's been living with his family since the end of 2010, when her father (my brother) kicked her OUT OF THE HOUSE. She got pregnant in January 2011, just before her 16th birthday, and had the baby in October last year. The BF made it through the weekend being civil, then called last Saturday night while she was at our house and he broke up with her on the 11th. She went back there but it’s been nothing but drama.

Why did she go back there? Because that's where her baby was. And her sister and mother are on drugs so she doesn't feel comfortable taking the baby to her parents' house. And her now ex-boyfriend threatens to call CPS and the cops if she takes the baby there. So she literally has nowhere else to stay close to the friends she has, baby's doctor, etc. She can come here, but she is TERRIFIED to be alone with the baby. She's started meds for post partum depression, but it's not working fast enough.

He’s treating her horribly and forcing her into agreements regarding custody that just aren’t right. And he’s already got a new girlfriend. She’s been calling me upset at night and I'm trying to help her over the phone, but she won’t do ANYTHING. She’s depressed and afraid to be alone with the baby, and won’t go home because she sees it as a huge drug den regardless of whether it is or not. I don’t know if it is. I know there was a bong once in my older niece’s room and a pipe once...but that’s all I’ve ever seen. But her ex is holding that over her head, saying if she goes there she’ll lose the baby. And if she talks back to him she'll get kicked out of his mom's house and won't be able to see her baby 'til they go to court. But she won’t go home and won’t come here. She’s determined to stay there even though it won’t work out.

My Dad - His best friend, who’s been about two steps from death for years, had another heart attack. The man has a quarter of a kidney left and has stents in his heart to keep it functional. I doubt he’ll be getting out of the hospital this time. He hasn’t even been able to stand up on his own to shower for weeks and has given up. My dad won’t go see him; he’s in denial and thinks he’s getting out of the hospital. He NEEDS to go see the man, or else he'll end up just like he did with my mom when she died - full of regrets forever that he wasn't there to see him one last time.

My sister - She’s at college for the 15th year, at 33, having the time of her life. Living in the dorms again. No responsibilities, no worries. Relying on my dad, on a fixed income, to pay her car insurance and gas to get back and forth home to DO HER LAUNDRY every week. And stuck my dad with paying for the care of her big stupid dog. And he calls me daily to vent for an hour over it.

My baby shower - No planning has begun, and a total spaz is helping my sister in law do it. I’m hoping my good friend, who really wanted to do it before this other one got under way, will pitch in, still, just to make sure things are progressing. Shooting for April 14. Looking for baby bedding and a crib. I hate to pay more than $100 for baby bedding. It’s just crazy! And I can't find anything I like. I love a ladybug theme, but all the ladybug patterns are really bright. I'm more into pastels. May have to forgo the bugs for pastels....it's frustrating! I've about decided screw it all and just get a crib and sheets.

DH's family - Found out his uncle has prostate cancer that likely spread to the bone. And his granny needs hip replacement surgery and will have to go to a nursing home to recover. My husband is in denial about his granny not being in the best shape, and his uncle was/is the only positive male influence he’s ever had in his life. He loves that guy. So he’s not taking this well. DH's mom (sister of the uncle) has been a nurse for more than 25 years. They haven't told my husband, but she saw the blood count numbers, and KNOWS how bad it is. She says he won’t make it without a miracle, and that if it hasn’t already spread to the bone it will BE a miracle. She’s preparing to lose him.

And I’m just here in the middle of it all, pregnant and stressed out. My second trimester is over on Saturday. Don't even get me started about my weight or how unprepared I feel. I thought I was supposed to be able to enjoy pregnancy?
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*waves at everyone* Hiiii :) I have been lurking lately. My goofy family and goofy roommates are being... well, goofy. >< My brain has been in overdrive lately and I'm so glad I started going back to church. I need SOMEONE to vent to and God listens pretty well ;-)

Mindi - *HUGS* So sorry that everyone life is in crisis mode and they look to you for help/b*tch to you/put their denial claim out to you. I think being pregnant is supposed to be fun, but I'm pretty sure the people in ALL of our lives don't remember that sometimes... *MORE BIG HUGS!!!!!*

Amanda - So sorry pregnancy brain is wreaking havok on you! At least you still got to do some of the class and seeing the place where your little one will eventually be born is pretty neat!

Keller - Sharing a car can suck, but my DH(technically DF? LOL I've been calling him DH this whole time) and I have been sharing a car for a really long time. There are days where it would be nice to have two cars, but we manage by balancing rides with friends/public transit/schedule adjustment. If you're having pains that you don't feel comfortable about it's always better to talk to your doctor or go to an urgent care center than to wait it out. Hope you and your body get to feeling better! *hug*

Racrane - love the ultrasound pic :-)

Sakai - I think it's illegal to fire someone because of their "pregnancy status". You should definitely talk to hire ups about it, also do some searching about pregnancy status laws in your state.

Wow Mindi that is a lot on your plate :hug: I wish you some stress free days.

As far as baby bedding honestly baby can't even use that stuff till they are toddlers. All they need is a sheet in the crib. I know it looks cute but don't feel you need to get something right away. I loved using sleep sacks for the baby when there were cool nights. I also made the crib sheets for my DS they are super easy to make if you can use a sewing machine.

DH finally got to feel baby moving on Valentines day :)

Hi Bianca! :) Nice to meet you! And thanks :) I actually took it with my phone and uploaded it that way, lol.

Racrane- Yay! it's crazy seeing that little figure on the screen and realizing it's inside you.

Weight status time. 16 pounds gained. which the Dr's are happy with, but want me to hold my weight as it is right now (251) Gotta take another sugar test next month. I'm pretty sure it'll be negative, but I still worry.